Also called: Advanced Nail Technician
Gives safe nail care to people with diabetes, poor circulation or other conditions, often in medical offices.
In a podiatrist's office, she carefully trims and files thick nails for elderly patients and those with diabetes, watching for problems to report to the doctor.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Nail license plus medical nail technician certification.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Nail Technology (trade school).
Growing faster than average. Aging population raises demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Safe nail care for diabetic and elderly clients is hands-on and growing with an aging population.
Classes: Biology, Health-science CTE class, Cosmetology CTE program.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-5092.
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